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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Sicklerville Man Arrested After Shooting Leaves Victim Critical: Prosecutor Sicklerville Man Arrested After Shooting Leaves Victim Critical: Prosecutor
Sicklerville Man Arrested After Shooting Leaves Victim Critical: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Sicklerville man was hit with multiple charges following a shooting, authorities announced Tuesday, June 16. At 4:30 p.m., on Friday, June 12 ,Winslow Township police responded to the 500 block of Chews Landing Road and found a 33-year-old man who had been shot multiple times, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition, authorities said. An investigation determined Jermine Jones had been transported to a hospital in Philadelphia for a gunshot wound a…

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Motorcyclist Injured In Route 47 Crash In Dennis Twp: NJSP Motorcyclist Injured In Route 47 Crash In Dennis Twp: NJSP
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 47 Crash In Dennis Twp: Njsp A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Route 47 in Cape May County Tuesday morning, June 16, authorities said. At 4:52 a.m., troopers responded to State 47 north in Dennis Township after a Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Ford pickup truck attempting to make a left turn from Route 47 south into a parking lot, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Postorino said.  The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 37-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the first degree, authorities announced Tuesday, June 16. Jamar Jones was also convicted of multiple weapons offenses in January, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Atlantic City police responded to 26 South Florida Ave. and located Luis Rosa-Rodriguez., who had been shot in the head after getting into a fight with Jones right before the shooting, authorities said. Police reviewed other surveillance video that showed the defendant buying a mask at a conv…

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Police & Fire
Two Killed In Warren County Fire: NJSP Two Killed In Warren County Fire: NJSP
Two Killed In Warren County Fire: Njsp Two people were killed in a fire in Warren County Tuesday morning, June 16, authorities said. At 12:38 a.m., troopers responded to 88 Mohican Rd. in Blairstown Township and found a residence fully engulfed in flames, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police said. Two people were in the residence at the time of the fire and were pronounced dead, Brennan said. Their Names are being withheld pending notifications, Brennan said. The fire remains under investigation, Brennan said.

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Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: Njsp A child was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County overnight on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 a.m., troopers responded to Turnpike south in East Windsor Township after a Freightliner tractor-trailer struck the back of a Subaru, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Freightliner then continued forward and struck the rear of a Volvo box truck, Brennan said. The Freightliner then traveled off the roadway to the left and struck the guardrail, Brennan said. A child sitting in the back of the Subaru w…

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NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Magnolia: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Magnolia: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Magnolia: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Camden man was arrested and charged following a fatal overdose in Magnolia, authorities announced Tuesday, June 16. Erik McKnight is charged with strict liability for a drug induced death and possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Magnolia Police Chief John Huston said. At 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Magnolia police responded to the 400 block of Jackson Avenue and found a 41-year-old man lying in bed, unconscious and not breathing, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, aut…

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She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …

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Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD
Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD A 23-year-old Jersey City woman was arrested and charged with driving a stolen car and assaulting police in Denville, authorities announced Monday. June 15. At 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12,  officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 after observing a vehicle being operated with a completely flat rear passenger-side tire that was falling apart, Denville police said. An investigation determined the driver, Jaelynn Richardson, was driving with a suspended license and the vehicle had been stolen out of New York, police said. As officers attempted to place her under arrest…

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Business
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury Jersey Freeze has been an institution on the Jersey Shore since 1952. Now even more people will get to taste the ice cream and burgers that has set the mood for so many summers by the beach. Jersey Freeze, which has locations in Freehold, Colts Neck and Holmdel, announced it is opening a location in Naples, Florida and will be opening a location in Shrewsbury later this year. The Shrewsbury location will be run by three Freehold men, Dave Meisner, Pat Cabello and Joe Miller "When we made the decision to franchise, we knew it would only work if we found the right people , people who sh…

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Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle On Route 31 In Flemington: Prosecutor Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle On Route 31 In Flemington: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Vehicle On Route 31 In Flemington: Prosecutor A pedestrian was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle in Flemington Monday morning, June 15, authorities said. At 8:13 a.m., Flemington Borough police responded to Route 31 and Church Street after a Subaru Crosscheck was making a left turn at a traffic light onto Route 31 South when it collided with the pedestrian, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital where they remain in stable condition, authorities said. The driver of the hatchback was not injured, authorities said. The crash remains u…

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